-- In the 1980's, there were several significant actions taken by different unions. Federal government clerks were mostly women and very poorly paid. The government would not recognize the systemic inequalities in pay and conditions for women and the clerks went on strike in 1980 . This strike was one of many that focused on pay and benefit inequities faced by women workers. This became a major issue for unions and the women’s movement in the coming years.
-- Another significant change has been the rise in the number of female workers. By 1996, the female labour force participation rate was over 59%. Women made up 45% of the labour force and more than 40% of union membership. The change was reflected in the growing prominence of women union leaders and in concern over issues such as maternity leave, child care, sexual harassment and equal pay to women workers for work of equal value.
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http://historywire.ca/en/article/21497;jsessionid=89604DA814A6B4D8AFE4826A12960219.tomcat1
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